Daylilies, Hosta, Dahlias, and Roses; tour the grounds - Sunshine Hollow Gardens
Wedding/Reception Reservations and Terms
Reservations are Required
Please call us to schedule your wedding or reception.
  • Most Sundays from Mid-April thru October are available at any time of day.
     
  • From May thru July ceremonies must be scheduled after 4:00 P.M. since we serve lunch to Garden visitors.  In April, August, September, and October ceremonies may be scheduled before 4:00 P.M. 
     
  • Weddings may be held in the pavilion in case of rain. Arrangements must be made by noon for evening weddings and the prior day for earlier weddings.
     
  • Except for weddings under 50 guests, rehearsals are included in the price of the wedding. These must be scheduled with Sunshine Hollow and are usually done the previous day unless this presents a scheduling conflict with another Garden event.
     
  • For weddings, please limit your time to two hours. Allow guests time to arrive and be seated starting one hour before the service, then allow an hour for the service and pictures. Arrival of Bride, Groom, and wedding party may be earlier for decorations, dressing, and picture taking.
     
  • An advance deposit of $200.00 is required to reserve a wedding/reception date. Only one deposit is necessary if both Wedding and Reception are being held together. Note: This Deposit is Non-refundable 60 Days Prior to Date).
Phone and Fax
Our phone numbers are:
  • 800-669-2005 toll-free long distance or
  • 423-745-4289 locally.

Our fax line is 423-745-2936
 

Email Us Your Questions

For inquiries: info@sunshinehollow.com
 
Mailing Address
Send checks or money orders to:

Sunshine Hollow
198 County Road 52
Athens, TN 37303

 
Terms & Conditions
a. Deposits: An Advance Deposit of $200.00 Is Required to reserve a wedding/reception date. Only one deposit is necessary if both Wedding and Reception are being held together. Note: This Deposit is Non-refundable 60 Days Prior to Date)

b. A 25% deposit of estimated total food cost & services ordered is required one week prior to Event. Due to the perishable nature of most food products this deposit is non-refundable.

c. Full payment for wedding and reception is due (Less Deposits) the day before the event.

d. Total Wedding and Reception costs depend on the number of persons the Wedding Party has specified plus any extra guests above that number. Extra guests over the guaranteed number will be charged according to the amount per person agreed to in the Wedding/Reception Agreement. Charges for children: Children three years old and under are not counted in the Wedding/Reception number. Children four years old and up to ten years old will be charged half price for the Reception meal.

e. Menu for the Reception may be selected from either our hot buffet menu or our hor d'oeuvres menu

f. Wedding and/or Reception party must provide their desired setup for the Wedding Site and/or the Reception Site as well as any power needs or other special needs at least one week prior to the date of the Wedding and/or Reception.

g. Wedding and/or Reception party must provide the final number of guests at least one week prior to the date of the Wedding and/or Reception. Additional guests above that number will be charged for at the price set in the Wedding and/or Reception agreement.

h. Sunshine Hollow reserves the right to approve the consumption of alcoholic beverages at the Reception. Anyone who is obviously intoxicated will be asked to leave the premises.

I. Sunshine Hollow reserves the right to approve use of favors, fireworks and items tossed at the bride and groom.

j. The Wedding Party will need to provide any music sources or musicians desired for the wedding.

k. The Wedding Party will provide any additional flowers for the event other than ones already in place. This includes additional decorations for wedding site, reception table decorations, display stands, etc. All decorations, flowers, stands must be removed immediately after the event unless prior arrangement is made.

l. The Wedding Party will provide the wedding cake and groom's cake, persons to serve the cake, and serving implements for same. If Sunshine Hollow is catering your reception, they will furnish plates, napkins and forks for serving the cakes.

m. Wedding Party will furnish photographers & videographers for event if desired.

n. Wedding Party will furnish Greeters & Ushers to greet and seat guests.

o. No smoking is permitted in any buildings or restrooms.

p. Minister or officiating person: Sunshine Hollow can usually arrange for a Minister or County Court Clerk official to preside for your wedding if you have no one to do so. Estimated Charge would be around $200.00. Advance notice of two months is required.

q. A Wedding and/or Reception agreement must be signed and deposits paid to lock in the Event date and the agreed price for the events..

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